Built it. Now sell it.

The exit is where the search fund story comes full circle. After years of searching, acquiring, and operating, the final chapter — selling the business — is often the least talked about part of the journey.

Join the Black Search Network for a candid conversation with operators who've been through it. This panel goes beyond theory into the real decisions searchers face on the way out:

• Timing the exit right — how to know when it's time, and what happens if you wait too long (or not long enough).

  
  

• Navigating pre-emptive offers — what to do when a buyer approaches before you've started a formal process.

  
  

• Choosing the right banker — what actually matters when picking an advisor to run your sale.

  
  

• Life after the exit — the financial and non-financial lessons nobody warns you about.

Whether you're a current searcher thinking ahead, an operator evaluating an exit timeline, or simply interested in ETA, this conversation will give you a candid look at what it takes to close the loop well.

Panelists

• Markus Scott — CEO, EyeQ Monitoring

• Michael Curry — Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, Lullwater

• Jonathan Dunn — VP of Partnerships, Cerbo/OptiMantra

• Courtney Dunn — VP of Customer Success, Cerbo/OptiMantra